Polish retail sales rose at an annual rate of 8.4% in April, on a 2.3% monthly increase, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) said on Monday.
The analyst survey by PAP Polish news agency had shown consensus expectations for a 8.4% y/y surge and a 2.6% m/m increase.

In real terms, Polish retail sales were up by 8.9% y/y in April after a 3.3% y/y increase in March, GUS added.